HPR 180: Pre-Dental Hygiene Internship

What is HPR 180: Pre-Dental Hygiene Internship?

The course HPR 180: Pre-Dental Hygiene Internship provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at their business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. The course is a 1 credit hour internship requiring 45 hours of observation of a Dentist or Dental Hygienist.

What are the benefits of a Pre-Dental Hygiene Internship?

Students completing HPR 180 are awarded points on their Dental Hygiene Qualification & Ranking Sheet. A minimum of 8 office hours are required for admission into the Dental Hygiene Program, this internship satisfies this and is worth 10 points on the dental Hygiene Qualification and Ranking Sheet. It also gives the Dental Hygiene faculty at CNCC an additional chance to know more about you as they read your daily journal and final report.

When can I do an Internship?

Students may complete an Internship at anytime, and it is often easier to finish over summer. However, you can only register for the course for the Fall or Spring semester. If you do not know which semester you will finish in, you may register for the course after completion of the Internship. Internship completed in the Spring term must be completed before February 1st in order to be considered in the Competitive Entry process for the Dental Hygiene program.

Registering at CNCC for the Internship:

Register for HPR180 through the CNCC Student Portal, Crossroads. The Course Registration Number (CRN) may be found on the Course Schedules page under the Rangely Campus.

You will be mailed, faxed, or emailed (your preference) the Verification of Pre-Dental Hygiene Internship Form, signed by the Internship Director, which should be attached to your Dental Hygiene Application.